Teaching Teens About Money
Most teenagers think they know everything… including everything about money. And it seems they should in light of the fact that they collectively spend more than $100 billion a year! But the reality is, most teens are very inexperienced at managing their own money. As parents, it’s our duty to teach our children… not just about God… but also about life. And that includes money management. Here are a few essential money tips...
Faith Promise Giving
When you donate money to your church, or through your church, how do you give? To be more clear, do you give through faith, or do you give through available means? In 2 Corinthians chapter 8, Paul speaks to the church about the spirit of giving that was displayed by the churches in Macedonia. After explaining how they gave liberally to God, and to the work of the Lord, he instructed them in verse 7 to, “abound in this grace...
15 Tips for More Cash
If you’re anything like me, it never hurts to have some extra money. Maybe it’s to do something special, to wipe away old debt, or just to make ends meet. Following are a few tips that just might come in handy for you… I know they have for us! *1. Get a second job* – If you can afford the extra time of a second, part-time job, this may work for you. Just make sure that it makes sense in the long-run, too. For...
Proper Respect
Have you ever wondered where the term, “Give props” originated? So have I. However, a simple Google search wasn’t able to turn up an origination, so I had to settle with the mere definition. To ‘give props’ means to ‘give proper respect’. Hence, the meat of what follows… In my short, but eventful life, I’ve been the fortunate recipient of many life lessons… some of which have...
When to Refinance Your Home
In a financial market of competing rates between banks, there are often opportunities for home-owners to “take advantage” of current specials or drops in interest. When is it a good idea to refinance your home? Refinancing is, to many, the silver bullet to debt, or the answer to their future vacation plans. To others, refinancing is just a sensible and logical way to get ahead in the money game. One simple rule to whether...
Divorce: A Different Kind of Loss
I remember being the odd man out growing up. All of my friends were Catholic; and myself at the time, Southern Baptist. While they all went to catechism class, I went home and enjoyed the afternoon cartoons. I tried to fit in with them the best that I could. I was raised to go to church every time the door was open. I remember getting my Sunday School lesson up on Saturday nights. My mom and dad would always check on me to make sure I...
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